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On The Horizon - December 9th, 2024

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You’re Invited to Our Member Holiday Social!

Join us for an evening of festive fun at the DDBIA Member Social on Thursday, December 12, at Expedia Cruises (Canada Avenue) from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!

 

We’ll have delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and plenty of holiday cheer to share. Plus, we’ve teamed up with Expedia Cruises to bring you an exciting game with tons of fabulous prizes to be won! 🎁🎄

 

Let’s celebrate the season together—don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with fellow members and spread some holiday joy. See you there!


 

Help Us Promote Your Holiday Specials!

Katherine Dorma, our Social Media Specialist, is eager to help your business shine this holiday season! She’s looking for exciting events, sales, special items, or giveaways to share with our growing online community. If you have something planned for December that could use a little extra buzz, send Katherine your photos, videos, or details. She’ll make sure your holiday offerings are highlighted across our social media platforms to boost both foot traffic and online engagement. Let’s spread the word about all things local this season—reach out to Katherine with your updates or questions today!

 

 

 

Last Chance To Vote For The Christmas Window Decorating Contest!

The Downtown Duncan Window Decorating Contest is coming to a close! Don’t miss your chance to wander downtown, enjoy the festive displays, and cast your vote for the best-decorated window. Voting closes Friday, December 15, so be sure to make your pick before it’s too late! The winner will be announced on Saturday, December 20th Stay tuned for the big reveal and thank you for helping us spread the holiday cheer downtown!


 

Help Us Celebrate Excellence: Nominate for the 25th Black Tie Awards!

The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce invites you to help shine a spotlight on the people, businesses, and organizations that make the Cowichan Valley an exceptional community.


Nominations are now open for the 25th Annual Black Tie Awards, scheduled to take place on April 11, 2025, at the Chemainus Theatre. These prestigious awards honour those who have gone above and beyond to create positive impacts through their hard work, innovation, and leadership. We’re calling on community members to submit nominations for deserving individuals and groups who make a difference.


Award Categories:

  • Exceptional Customer Experience

  • Business Achievement (1–5 Employees, 6–19 Employees, 20+ Employees)

  • Arts & Culture

  • Young Entrepreneur

  • New Business

  • Community Builder

  • Environmental Excellence

  • Volunteer of the Year

  • Non-Profit Organization


Additionally, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize Fatima Da Silva, founder of Nourish Cowichan, for her remarkable dedication to addressing food insecurity and supporting families in our region.


How to Nominate:

Nominations are open until midnight on January 26, 2025. It’s easy to participate—visit www.blacktieawards.com to explore the award categories and submit your nomination. A single thoughtful nomination is all it takes to ensure a deserving individual or organization is considered. The Black Tie Awards Gala is an inspiring celebration that brings the community together to recognize excellence and share stories of success. We encourage you to spread the word about this opportunity to honour the incredible contributions happening in the Cowichan Valley.


Encourage Your Audience to Nominate:

Please help us promote this exciting event in your newsletters, social media, and other platforms. Together, we can ensure the people and organizations shaping our community receive the recognition they deserve.



 


Job Posting - Community and Development Director at CWAV

Looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Cowichan Women Against Violence is hiring a Community and Development Director! Check out this exciting role and see how you can make a difference in the community.





 

 Future Events

  • Member Social – December 12 Location: Expedia Cruises

  • Christmas Contest Window Themes (two BIG PRIZES this year):  The Christmas Sweater AND / OR West Coast Christmas awarded on December 20th. 

    Voting begins TODAY and winners are announced December 20th. 


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